Transient childhood wheeze is associated with less atopy in adolescence.
Caroline Jane LodgeAdrian John LoweMichael John AbramsonCecilie SvanesSophie G ZaloumisPaul S ThomasShyamali Chandrika DharmagePublished in: Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2020)
Persistent wheeze phenotypes were associated with allergic outcomes up to 18 years with 'Intermediate Onset wheeze' being the most atopic group. In contrast, 'Early Transient wheezers' had less risk of allergic outcomes at 18 years. This protective effect may reassure parents of wheezy infants and young children.